A Wayne County woman says winning a $25,000 a year for life Lucky For Life prize from the Michigan Lottery “just feels good!”

Charmaine Tate, of Van Buren Township, won the big prize when her Lucky For Life ticket matched the five white balls drawn on February 9: 08-13-22-28-39. She bought her winning ticket at the Canton Mini Mart, located at 42421 Cherry Hill Road in Canton.

“I am an avid Lottery player and have always dreamed of winning a huge prize,” said Tate. “When I checked the ticket at the retailer, none of us could believe what we were seeing!”

Tate, 51, visited Lottery headquarters recently to claim her prize. She chose to receive her winnings as a one-time lump sum payment of $390,000, rather than annuity payments of $25,000 a year for 20 years or life, whichever is greater. With her winnings, she plans to buy a new home.

“I have always thought about how it would feel and what I would do if I won but never expected to find out. Winning just feels good!” Tate said.

For just $2 per play, Lucky For Life gives Lottery players a chance to win prizes ranging from $3 to a lifetime of cash. To win the game’s top prize of $1,000 a day for life, players must match all five winning numbers ranging from 1 to 48, plus one Lucky Ball ranging from 1 to 18. Players who match all five winning numbers, but not the Lucky Ball, will win $25,000 a year for life. Drawings take place at 10:38 p.m. seven days-a-week. Tickets may be purchased at Lottery retailers across the state and online at Michiganmilotteryconnect.casinowinning.net.